Failfiction

A Term referring to a fictional work, most commonly self-published literature or fanfiction, that exhibits a high degree of narrative dysfunction. Failfiction is typically defined by its poor grammatical structure, excessive use of clichés, superficial character development, and a distorted or immature portrayal of interpersonal relationships. The term is often applied to works that appear to have been written by an inexperienced adolescent author with limited life experience, particularly regarding romance, emotional nuance, or literary coherence. The result is a text that evokes unintended humor, discomfort, or regret in the reader.
If it sounds like the dialogue is written by a 13 year old on Wattpad, you’ll likely have a failfiction on your hands.

Guy1: “Hey can you recommend me that one book with the love triangle.”

Guy2: “Absolutely not, that was total failfiction.”

by whereismyshredder August 7, 2025